The Town FilesCrescent, Wisconsin
Town in Oneida County · population 1,984 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $242,500
- Household income
- $84,199
- Jan low / Jul high
- 0° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 62 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 47.7
Crescent is a town of 1,984 people in Oneida County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $242,500, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 89% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 87% of Wisconsin towns, better for cycling than 81% of Wisconsin towns.
How Crescent ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Crescent is worth $242,500, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $84,199, which is more affordable than 68% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $740 a month. 87.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Crescent | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $242,500 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $740 | $951 |
| Median household income | $84,199 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 87.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 25.1% | — |
Who lives in Crescent
| People | Crescent | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.7 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.8% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 14.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 13.4% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 32.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.5% | 89.1% |
Weather in Crescent
July highs average 78.0°F and January lows 0.4°F. About 34.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 62.2 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 185 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crescent since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 25, 1950 about 0.6 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 31 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 19, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 19, 1963.
Severe weather in Oneida County since 1996
Oneida County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 27, 2019 | Flood | DR-4459: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 24, 2000 | Severe Storm | DR-1332: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Oneida County
Oneida County had 16,637 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,857 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Crescent itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Towns near Crescent
- Rhinelander, WI2.3 mi · 8,285 people · home $125,700
- Pine Lake, WI6.0 mi · 2,724 people · home $272,000
- Pelican, WI6.2 mi · 2,809 people · home $217,300
- Woodboro, WI7.4 mi · 808 people · home $305,600
- Harrison, WI10.0 mi · 828 people · home $264,200
- King, WI10.5 mi · 964 people · home $299,600
- Newbold, WI11.3 mi · 2,831 people · home $274,000
- Stella, WI12.2 mi · 569 people · home $218,200
Crescent questions
Is Crescent, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Crescent scores better for retirees than 71% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 87%. 25.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.7).
How much does a house cost in Crescent?
The median owner-occupied home in Crescent is valued at $242,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,199, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $740 a month.
What is the weather like in Crescent?
July highs average 78.0°F and January lows 0.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.4 inches of precipitation a year and 62.2 inches of snow.
Does Crescent get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crescent since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 25, 1950. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)